1865

1865 Presents American Criminal | The Murder of Medgar Evers

In 1963, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was gunned down in front of his family home by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith. But the story didn’t end with Medgar’s

Introducing 'History Daily' From Host Lindsay Graham

'History Daily' is a new podcast from host Lindsay Graham which does history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st—the same day President John Adams first moved in

Inside the Episode: S2E10

In the season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen. In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executiv

Cincinnatus | 10

In this season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen. Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant and featurin

Inside the Episode: S2E09

In Episode 9, Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock.  In thi

Loyalty | 9

Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock.  1865 is an Airship p

Inside the Episode: S2E08

In Episode 8, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson. In this Inside the Episode

The Enemy Within | 8

On the heels of the election of 1872, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson. 18

1865 Presents American Elections: Wicked Game | Greeley vs Grant: Progress Under Siege

At the end of episode seven, President Ulysses S. Grant declares martial law and wages war against the Ku Klux Klan, a decision that sets the table for the upcoming presi

Inside the Episode: S2E07

In Episode 7, when the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK. In this Inside

Justice | 7

When the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK. 1865 is an Airship production

Inside the Episode: S2E06

In Episode 6, after Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. In th

In Plain Sight | 6

In the wake of Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. 1865 is an

Inside the Episode: S2E05

In Episode 5, President Grant pushes Congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected to the

Enforcement | 5

President Grant pushes congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected to the House. He gets

Inside the Episode: S2E04

In Episode 4, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President Grant strives to keep the peace.  In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear co-executive

The Peaceful Transfer | 4

Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised. In the wake of a failed assassination attempt, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at t

1865 Presents American Elections: Wicked Game

At the end of episode three, Ulysses S. Grant decided to run as the Republican nominee for president in the 1868 election. Coming up in episode four, Grant is inaugurated

Inside the Episode: S2E03

In the last of our three prologue episodes, Stanton sets out to convince Grant to stand as a candidate in the upcoming 1868 election. In this Inside the Episode bonus fe

Prologue 3: The Second Front | 3

Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised. Stanton convinces General Grant to stand as a candidate in the election of 1868 and wa